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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24', 192 l'THE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT .. , ., . . ,11. !:.',!'iinunmiwimiiMiyiuuuiujiiuiuiaituiiiuuiQUALITYprice . . ySERVICE' We Guarantee' SatisfactionSTAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES, PRODUCE7OFFICERS7-J. A. CoTlinwood, President. D. F. Collinwood, . Cashier. J. H. Collinwood, Prest., DIRECTOR J A. Collinwood, D. F. Collinwood, J. H. Collinwood, Ella Demorest, M. E. Collinwood.J - THE PLAINS STATE BANK, ' ; Plains, Kansas ; -CAPITAL STOCK AND SURPLUS '. - ' $35,000.00 . . . " . . 'Service and Safety 'Are the PRIME ESSENTIALS in any Bank. We offer them to you.. Take advantage of thisoffer. Start an account with us--TODAY.COLLINWOOD BROTHERS' Grain, Coal and Implements, Plains, KansasWhat about those Spring Tools?Have you looked your machinesover for reyairs, AuthorizedAgents for I. H. C. Machines andRepairs. ' ,Phone 36 Plains, Kas.Cash Buyers of Eggs dnd PoultryTHE FARMERS' STORE CO.Plains, Kansas.GREEN FRONT CAFE.The Place Where They-All EatRegular Meals and Short OrdersE. H. RAGSDALE, PrOp.Plains, KansasSPAIN PRODUCE COMPANYCream, Poultry, Hides, Furs -Holder of First Grade CreamTesters Permit for OverSix Years.Highest Prevailing Prices Always Service Unexcelled.J. G. SPAIN, ManagerPlains, KansasANGELL BROTHERS FORDAGENTS.Goodyear Tires, United StatesTires, Goodrich Tires.imWe mention the lowest prices inour line at this place. We challenge anyone to prove the contrary. We are allowing 10 per cent discount for cash on Accessor- .ies, Tires, Tuoes andOils30x3 V2 Guaranteed Cas-ing '. $M.OOGas 25cLubricating oil, per quart. . . 18cDON T. EDWARDS"The Man Who'Sells Lancl" tReal Estate. Investments,Insurance,Loans.Plains' :: :: :;x KansasTHE PLAINS SCHOOLSDISTRICT NO. 16 .-. ' 'J. W. RUSSELL,. Clerk R. H. TRAYLOR,Treasurer; R. C. ELLIOTT, Director;W. C. FOWLER, Supt.Plains boasts of having one of the bestschools of any town of its size in the stateand the boast is well founded."A School, building '.modern in every) respect has been erected, at a cost of 120,000,The school is fully accredited and offers afull four year course,; approved by thestate schjool commissioners..The enrollment in the high school is44and in the grades 118.The school ranks high in athletics,, theHigh school five in Basketball standing ithp too in flic Rock Island leagued whMbhas as members many towns several timesas large as Plains. , " 'A well balanced board is back of theschool system, and has employed as instructors only people of high standing inhe educational world. The people of thetown are surrounding territory are proudnf f he showinfl made dv me riams sciiumand are back of them in every commendable effort.."MeadeCounty,1 .KansasPlains, Kansas, has long been known as one of thegood towns in the Southwest. ' Located n the southline of Meade county, it is far enough from the countyseat that it commands the trade of a large scope ofcountry, and as the years go on the town continues tokeep pace with the agricultural development of theterritory from which it derives its trade..Almost in the beginning a few real live wires settledt Plains, and they inspired others to. greater effortand they have built up a little city of which they feeljustly proud.The population of Plains is between four and fivehundred, but there is activity enough in evidence fora town many times that size. A commercial club takescare of the public activities of the town and they putover some real programs; programs which would putmany a larger town to shame. For instance, when thewar made the newspaper game a losing venture, theylost their newspaper. But they did not rispair. theyset about to locate a newspaper man who would takeover the plant and they stayed with it until they succeeded and now Plains has a dandy little weeky newspaper to keep the outside world informed as to thehappenings at Plains. (Plains has a municipally owned electric light andwater system, three strong churches,' two good banks,and every line of business is well represented, withthe exception of a bakery, flour mill, millinery store,pantatorium, picture show, and harness maker. Acircular put out by the Plains Chamber of Commercetells why any of these would do well in Plains, andanyone interested can get a copy of the circular -orany other information by writing the secretary.The folks up at Plains 'aresociable, kindly peopfn.good boosters and good citfzens. They have faith inthe Plains of today as well as of the future, and theygive a cordial welcome to all who visit the town, whether on a short business mission or are looking for a per-'manent home. Should you desire to locate in a goodlittle town with a bright future, or should you want afarm home in a productive country with the advantages offered by a town like Plains the informationyou warit can be secured from the Plains Chamber ofCommerce or any of the live real estate firms advertis- .ing on the page..The business men who are advertisers on this page .are among the best in the southwest and they are boosting lor iheir town as well as their individual business,with the full realization that a good town and a gooucountry properly boosted is a good field in which treap business successTn .h limited Rnac at our command we will try tomention the live wire firms of the city although werealize we cannot in any way do them justice.Among the young growing firms of Plains .Is theFarmers Store Company of Plains. This companywas organized four years ago in the old Ball Manufacturing Co., building and has enjoyed a remarkablegrowth under the management of a bunch of live, energetic farmers. During the past year they naveerected on main street a modern brick and concretebuilding and now have a building equal to anythingin the southwest. Their aim has been to serve thepublic and give a square deal and their rapid rise in thebusiness world is the best evidence of their realizationof their effort.The Green Front Cafe, conducted by E. H. Rags-dale, is a popular place about meal time, for the publichave come to realize this as a first class place to appease their hunger. Mr. Ragsdale and his assistantstake especial pains mat me patrons 01 ine piece, arepromptly, and properly fed, and this is bringing themback as well as their friends.J. G. Spain, of the Spain Produce Company, came to -Plainin 1915 to take a nosition as elevator foremanand manager of the cream department of the PlainsEquity Exchange, resigning that to accent a positionwith the Chatten-Kiddoo Lumber Co. When he decided to go into business for "himself in November,1920, he started in the produce line and his previousexperience and standing enabled him to build up a successful business in a very short time. He will be gladto see you any time you have produce to sell.' Angell Bros, came to Plains in 1888 and have beenengaged in farming ever since. In January they purchased the Cash Motor Company .and the Plains MotorCo., and erected one of the best garages in the Southwest, which with their 'equipment cost thdm around$18,000. They carry a stock valued at close to $20,--"000 so it will readily be seen that thmeir's ii business bf more than ordinary magnitude: They have allnecessary machinery for doing hjgh' class repair work.They have recently installed ah automatic ah- stationand here you can get plenty of air day or night. Theyalso have a visible gas pump and are agents for Fordcars, Trucks and Fordson Tractors.Don T. Edwards is the hlsrh tension real estate manof Plains. He has been a Tesident of the county since'85, when he came with his parents to Plains, then 40miles from a railroad with Dodge City the closest railroad point. He started in the land business in 1901,locating homesteaders on land around Plains at $10per head. In 1902 he and John W. Baughman formeda partnership under the name and style of Edwards &Baughman, who conducted a general real estate business until 1909 , at which time the firm was dissolvedand Don T. Edwards started a real estate and insurance business under his own name. Edwards is a reallive one, square "dealer in dir t" and has made manyfamilies happy by locating them on the paying farmsof Meade and adjoining counties.The Plains schools are well handled in another placeon this page, but we might add that the schools navebeen the drawing card which has brought many setters to Plains and Plains, territory.The Plains State bank is one of the best boostinginstitutions in the own. It is not only strong financially, but its officers and directors are ever on thealert to advance the interests of their community.Ably officered and capably managed it has becomeone of the strong, banks of the southwest and enjoysthe confidence of the people to a marked degree. Every courtesy consistent with the rules of successfulbanking is accorded their patrons and is responsiblefor their steady growth.Collingwood Brothers, dealers in Grain, Coal andImplements, is among the older and more substantialfirms of Plains. They built an elevator in 1906 andit has been under the present management ever since.They are agents for the I. H. C. line of implementsand have a good business in that line. The nam ofCollingwood has come to be known as the equivalentfor a square deal whether buyer or seller, and theircontinued activity in tne business Iieid is in a measuredue to this fact. They are also boosters for their townand community.W. S. Malonely and sons have again taken charge oftneir care, alter an absence, during which time it wasleased. While under the old management it was a bod-ular place it is mose so nowfor Mr. Maloney and hissons are known as first class restaurant people andthey know how to please the trade. They have lot offriends who are glad they are again a part of thebusiness life of Plains. They are good citizens andlive boosters.N. L. Howard conducts the Plains Industrial IronWorki and has done so for the past seven years. . Mr.Howard carries a good stock of -metal shaftings, etc.,does all kinds of engine, wagon and buggy repair workas well as all kinds of machine and blacksmith work.Few towns the size of Plains have such a well equippedor well managed shop and Mr. Howard is kept busycatering to the people of the town and community. Heis also not slow as a booster and stands high in thecommunity.Plains is fortunate in having the Chatten-KiddooLumber Company as one of the business firms. Theyard was established in 1909 and since that time hasbeen under the management of J.' W. Russell. Theyclaim the honor of having the largest yards and bettersheds than any firm west of Hutchinson, and enjoya fine business. The company never loses an opportunity to boost for Plains or satisfy a customer and theyare successful to a marked degree.Laura B. Graham, local manager of the MeridianCreamery Company has been in charge of the stationsince last April and has enjoyed a good business. Thecompany is known as a square dealing firm and customers of Mrs. Graham have no ca' oe to complain ofthe way their buriness is hantUad. While the businesshas been very satisfactiiy the past year the management anticipates a gradual increase in the months tocome.Most everybody in and about Plains knows O. R.Click, who conducts an up-to-date blacksmith shop .inthe city. Click is a popular fellow and a first classworkman. He has 'a good 'equipment and knows howto use every piece of it. He is an expert with the oxymoney by making repairs where otherwise new partsgen-acetlyene welder and saves the people a lot ofwould have to be bought for their machines.The Elder Mercantile Company was established inPlains four years ago, by J. W. Elder who is ownerand manager of the business. He has been in the mercantile business for the past twelve years, and ' hasbeen in the county twenty years. He carries good linesand makes good prices and his is one of the live andpopular business places of the town.A. J. and L: F. Parsons established the business in1888 and incorporated under the name of The ParsonsMercantile Company, in 1916. Their 23 years offriendly dealing with the public has served to makethe name of Parsons a household word in every, familyin this territory. The have big lines ofl high classmerchandise and enjoy a wonderful patronage.THE BEST PLACE TO BUYEVERYTHING. THP PARSONS MERCHANDISE COMPANYPlains, Kansas -' iMALONEY'S CAFE I ANDCONFECTIONERY ,Regular Meals and Short OrdersOur Customers "Never Go Away'- Dissatisfied.. .yvv .. v., -Plains, Kansasj . ... . .1PLAINS INDUSTRIAL IRON' WORKS ,N. L. Howard. Prop.A full line of ring stock, bronze bushingsand shafting. Machine work of all kindspromptly and neatly done. 'Machine and Blacksmith WorkWe repair Engines, Wagons and BuggiesPlains, KansasCHATTEN-KIDDOOLUMBER COMPANY. BUILDING MATERIALOF ALL KINDSAll Lumber Under ,Our ShedComplete Line of ShelfHardware.Plains, KansasMERIDIAN CREAMERY CO.Always Top .Market PricePaid for Cream. .Laura B. Graham,, Mgr.Plains, Kas. .O. R. CLICKBLACKSMITHINGand -.ACETYLENE WELDINGPlains, KansasWhen Doing Your Spring Shopping, Do not Forget ..'THE ELDER MERCANTILE CO..-New goods now in, consisting of silka,flaxon, dotted Swiss and organdies. Ging;hams, 16c to 30c. Percales and cheviots aslow as te lowest ,Trr trading with an exclusive Dry Goods Store and see how wellyou will be satisfied.SPRING LINES WILL 6E CARRIED INSEASON. COME IN AND SEE OURSATURDAY SPECIAL.